Cowdog353 Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 I have a 2008 Excel 5er. The kitchen slide is getting more and more difficult to extend "out". The bedroom and living room slides work well along with the landing gear. When I try to extend the kitchen slide I sometimes have to switch between in and out before it travels the intire length. The hydraulic pump runs ok. When it starts to move out it may move a foot or so then stop, the pump continues to run. I do not see and obstruction or binding being a problem. Eventually the slide extends out the way it should, but it may take several attempts. I have never worked on this type of system. Any ideas. I am thinking maybe a solioid or valve not opening completely? Any sugestions? thanks Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Have you checked the hydraulic fluid level? Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 4 hours ago, rickeieio said: Have you checked the hydraulic fluid level? X2. Especially if the sound of the pump motor goes up and down. Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdog353 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Ahah! Never crossed my mind. Thanks will give it a check. thanks jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Does it matter if you extend that slide first, second, or third? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Do not overfill the hydraulic fluid tank because it will make a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdog353 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Checked fluid level, was ok. Sometimes slide work as it should other times moves for a short distance then slows and stops. I've tried it with other slides in and or out, no avail. After trying several times it will work as it should, still scratching my head. Thanks for all the leads, help. jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Are you sure the slide is staying square with the unit? It might be binding if one end gets a little ahead. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdog353 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Yes appears to be squared. Will measure next time to be sure. Thanks again for the reply Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdog353 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 One other thing I've noticed is that when it stops I don't think the pump is loading up.The slide just slows and stops. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) As mentioned check square and no obstruction If no issues there... Sounds like you need a new actuator. They are pretty easy to replace. Then bleed it out. Probably have to open the belly up to access it. Can order one probably from Lippert. Edited February 18, 2020 by billr Quote Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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